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Here's where you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about a trip to Versailles.

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Is there an ideal order for visiting Versailles ?

It is advisable to spend a whole day at Versailles a whole day at Versailles. to take full advantage of everything there is to see and do there. You can marvel at all its wonders, from the Royal Apartments to the Trianon palaces, Marie-Antoinette's hamlet, the park and the legendary groves at your leisure.

How can I avoid queues at the ticket desks ?

Buy your tickets in advance

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How to get there

Access in detailIf you already have your tickets or are entitled to free, admission, skip the cash desks and head straight for entrance A (with your ticket or proof that you are entitled to free admission)

If you just want to visit the Trianon palaces and Marie-Antoinette's hamlet, buy your tickets at the entrance to the Grand Trianon or Marie-Antoinette's hamlet.

What are the opening times for the Palace of Versailles, the Trianon palaces, Marie-Antoinette's hamlet and the park?

The Opening timesdepend on the space and the time of year. Overall, they are open longer in high season (April to October) than in low season (November to March). In any case, the Palace, Trianon palaces and Marie-Antoinette's hamlet are always closed on Monday.

The Palace of Versailles is open from 9am to 5:30pm (6:30pm in high season).

The Trianon palaces and Marie-Antoinette's hamlet are open from noon to 5:30pm (6:30pm in high season).

You can buy thesetickets on-lineexcept for the reduced-price Trianon palaces and Marie-Antoinette's hamlet ticket. All of them are also available on-site, at the ticket desks located in the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon.

Some visitors are entitled to free admission to the Palace's permanent collections (the Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, etc.), the Trianon palaces, Marie-Antoinette's hamlet, temporary exhibitions and audioguides.

Visitors under 18, European Union residents under 26, schoolchildren, teachers in French schools (upon presentation of their education Pass), disabled people and the person accompanying them, French job-seekers (upon presentation of proof dated less than six months), etc.

Can I buy one ticket for the whole domain? If so, where?

The Passeport ticket gives you admission anywhere at Versailles. It costs €18, or €25 on the days of the Musical Fountains and Gardens shows.Careful, this ticket is not valid for admission to the shows and the Fountains Night Show.

You can buy this ticket on-lineor on-site at the Palace, Grand Trianon or Petit Trianon.

Does it cost anything to get into the gardens ?

Admission to the park of Versailles is free for pedestrians but there is a fee for vehicles: 3€ for a motorcycle, 6€ for a car and 30€ for a bus (from 12 seats).

Admission to the French gardens is free except on the days of the Grandes Eaux musicales et Jardins musicaux shows.From November to March admission to the gardens is free every day. From April to October there is an admission charge for the gardens on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays and on some other days (including bank holidays).

How do I get around? Where can I have a bite to eat or buy a souvenir at Versailles?

A little train shuttles back and forth between the Palace and Trianon: it is useful for getting to Marie-Antoinette's hamlet and the Grand Trianon (full fare €6.90, reduced fare €5.30; train-versailles.com).People with reduced mobility can use electric vehicles to visit places without any assistance. There are five routes, all starting at the South Terrace (discovery of the gardens, Trianon and the Queen's hamlet, tour of the Grand Canal, complete visit of the Domain; €30 an hour).